Simple Spoon Bread
My adult daughter has CF. She loved this spoon bread recipe when she was a little girl. We added lots more butter to each serving in addition to the butter placed on top of the bread prior to broiling. Can also make it a sweet treat and add jam to the top and whipped cream.
by Sue L.
Nutrition information
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
- 157
Calories - 634mg
Sodium - 4g
Protein - 161mg
Calcium
Ingredients
- 1 c fine cornmeal (yellow)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 c whole milk, warmed in microwave
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 stick(s) unsalted butter
- Add All Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Separate eggs.
Step 3
In small, but tall bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high until very stiff. Set aside.
Step 4
Whisk yolks until frothy in another bowl. Set aside.
Step 5
In microwavable bowl, microwave on high, 2 cups of whole milk, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until hot.
Step 6
In saucepan: put cornmeal, salt and pepper; stir while adding the hot milk.
Step 7
Cook on low heat, stirring all the time, for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 8
Stir in the baking powder and the frothy egg yolks.
Step 9
Fold in the stiff egg whites.
Step 10
Pour batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan.
Step 11
Bake for about 35 minutes, until firm and crust is brown.
Step 12
Cut 1/2 stick of butter into chunks to place over top of spoon bread.
Step 13
Place until broiler long enough for butter to melt.
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